The water-resistance of IWC watches is shown in bar and not in metres. Metres, which are often used elsewhere in the watch industry to indicate water-resistance, cannot be equated with the dive depth because of the test procedures that are frequently used. By way of explanation: an IWC watch with an indicated water-resistance of 1 bar is protected against superficial water splashes. With water-resistance of 3 bar, the watch can be worn when swimming or skiing1, and at 6 bar it will have no problem with water sports or snorkelling2. Diver’s watches with an indicated water-resistance of 12 to 20 bar are professional measuring instruments designed for scuba-diving. Special diver’s watches resistant to 100 bar or, as in the case of the Aquatimer Automatic 2000, 200 bar are suitable even for deep-sea diving.
The glass, case and back cover of the watch offer effective protection against water, dust and other external influences
